What does the name Iris mean?

Iris means rainbow; also the iris flower and the Greek messenger of the rainbow. A graceful name that holds a whole rainbow — colourful, classic, and full of light.

Girl Names · Greek

Iris

Meaning

rainbow; also the iris flower and the Greek messenger of the rainbow

🌍 Origin: Greek ✨ Girl Names

About the name Iris

A graceful name that holds a whole rainbow — colourful, classic, and full of light.

rainbow flower classic

Similar names

Elena bright, shining light; a form of Helen Greek Aisha alive, living well; flourishing Arabic Aurelia golden Latin Clara bright, clear Latin Dalia branch or gentle bough in Hebrew; also the dahlia flower Hebrew / Arabic Hana flower in Japanese; happiness or bliss in Arabic Japanese / Arabic

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